Gallup finds Congress approval drops to 15%, near record lows, while Trump’s rating remains steady at 41%, underscoring deep U.S. political divisions. (Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times )
- Gallup finds Congress approval at just 15%, down 11 points in one month.
- Trump’s job approval remains steady at 41%, with 91% support among Republicans.
- The data reflects deep partisan divisions as Washington faces ongoing budget tensions.
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Americans’ approval of Congress has plunged to just 15%, while approval of former President Donald Trump remains steady at 41%, according to a new Gallup poll released Tuesday.
The drop for Congress represents an 11-point fall from a month earlier, with disapproval now at 79%. Much of the decline stems from Republicans’ discontent: their approval of Congress has fallen 21 points, while independents dropped nine points. Democratic approval of the Republican-controlled chamber remains in single digits.
Despite the turbulence in Congress, Trump’s job rating has held firm. Among Republicans, 91% approve of his performance, compared with 33% of independents and only 6% of Democrats. Analysts say his rating may be unaffected by recent high-profile events — including the partial government shutdown and Middle East cease-fire negotiations — either because positive and negative developments have balanced each other out, or because his base remains largely unmoved by outside factors.
The poll, conducted Oct. 1-16, surveyed a national random sample of 1,000 adults and carries a margin of error of plus-or-minus 4 percentage points.
The latest results highlight deep partisan divisions and mounting frustration with Washington as lawmakers face another budget standoff. While public confidence in Congress has hit new lows, Trump’s steady support among Republicans underscores the enduring polarization shaping American politics heading into the 2026 election season.
